History and Philosophy of Cosmology Society
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An international scholarly network dedicated to the history, philosophy, and cultural dimensions of cosmological thought — from ancient models of the heavens to contemporary theories of the universe.
WHO WE ARE
A Network of Scholars
The Society brings together historians, philosophers, physicists, and historians of science who study how humanity has understood the cosmos across cultures and centuries.
Through conferences, working groups, and an active publication programme, we foster dialogue between the sciences and the humanities on the deepest questions about the universe.
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History
Tracing cosmological models from antiquity to the modern era.
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Philosophy
Examining the conceptual foundations of theories of the universe.
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Cosmology
Connecting historical inquiry with contemporary cosmological science.
THE SOCIETY
A Global Community
STEERING COMMITTEE
SB
Silvia De Bianchi
President
Milan
FF
Francesco Fronterotta
Rome
MA
Michele Alessandrelli
Rome
FOUNDING MEMBERS
GG
Gabriele Gava
Turin
VM
Vera Matarese
Perugia
GM
Giovanni Macchia
Urbino
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28 February 2026
H&PCC 2026 – Call for Abstracts
H&PCC 2026 3rd History & Philosophy of Cosmology Conference, to be held 6–9 July 2026 at the University of Athens. We invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners working in the philosophy and history of cosmology and astrophysics to submit abstracts exploring the philosophical and historical dimensions of modern cosmology and astrophysics.
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10
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2026
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Galileo in the Margins of the Almagest: The discovery and its Significance
23 June 4pm (CEST) Ivan Giuseppe Malara (University of Milan Statale) will give a talk titled: “Galileo in the Margins of the Almagest: The discovery and its Significance”. The talk will last approximately 40 minutes + Q&A and will take place online. Please use the following Zoom Link to join the seminars: /
MEMBERSHIP
Join the Society
Membership is open to scholars, students, and anyone with a serious interest in the history and philosophy of cosmology. Choose the tier that fits you.
STANDARD
Associate
€40 / year
- Access to all conferences
- Quarterly newsletter
- Member directory listing
- Working group participation
RECOMMENDED
Full Member
€75 / year
- Everything in Associate
- Voting rights at the AGM
- Journal subscription included
- Reduced event registration
CONTACT
Get in Touch
Questions about membership, events, or collaboration? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out using the details opposite and a member of the committee will respond shortly.
Reach the committee directly:
contact@hpcosmology.org
SECRETARIAT
Dept. of Philosophy, University of Bologna
SOCIAL
@hpcosmology on Twitter / X